Dinner Rush: Week of September 6

Quick and easy dinner menus for families on the go

T ake advantage of the fresh fruits and vegetables of late summer while they're still available, with dishes including a stew of chickpeas and Swiss chard, and broiled eggplant with fresh cilantro vinaigrette. Everyone loves chicken, and this week's menus feature some out-of-the-ordinary ways to enjoy it, including spicy Deviled Chicken Drumsticks and a bright Moroccan Lemon Chicken.

Medina-Style Sandwich Night

Whether you think of it as potato salad with eggs or egg salad with potatoes, you'll surely think of this inventive sandwich inspired by Moroccan street food as delicious.

menu tips:

Waste Not

The sandwich recipe calls for hollowing out the rolls to make a pocket. Let the bread you've removed dry overnight, then pulse in a blender to use as bread crumbs.

Degreasing Ideas

Drain bacon of its fat by resting it on paper towels or even a brown paper bag. If you're trying to conserve paper products, you can also use a kitchen towel reserved for that purpose or a piece of bread. Another option is to bake bacon on a baking sheet with a rack in a 400°F oven, allowing more of the fat to drain than if you pan-fry.